Elections Watch Zimbabwe

02/12/2023

BY-ELECTIONS SET FOR 3 FEBRUARY 2024 IN SIX CONSTITUENCIES FOLLOWING THE RECALL OF MPs WHO CEASED TO BE CCC MEMBERS

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has today issued Statutory Instrument 235 of 2023, under Proclamation 10 of 2023, ordering new elections on 3 February 2024 for the constituencies of Pelandaba, Goromonzi South, Seke, Chegutu West, Zvimba East and Mkoba North.

Vacancies in these six constituencies occurred after the recall of MPs who ceased to be members of the CCC, under which they were elected on 23/24 August 2023.

The nomination courts for the six by-elections shall sit on 18 December 2023.

17/11/2023

ZANU PF RESPONDS TO EU ELECTION REPORT

ZANU PF Party Director for Information and Publicity, Cde Farai Marapira , reiterates that some observer missions, particularly the EUOM, overstepped their mandate.

It is politically unheard of in the discipline of observing elections for one to ride roughshod over the legislative mechanisms of Zimbabwe and its people, and blatantly attack institutions founded on the basis of the Supreme law of the land.

This behavior exposes the big brother and neocolonial mentality that dominates the occidental, making them view African people as democratic dunces, even against the backdrop of us having fought protracted wars to liberate ourselves.

20/10/2023

BREAKING:

Lt. General Anselem Sanyatwe is the new Army Boss

Harare - His Excellency President Dr ED Mnangagwa has appointed Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army.

The appointment of Lt. Gen Sanyatwe is with immediate effect.

Lt. Gen Sanyatwe takes over from Lieutenant General David Sigauke who has retired.

20/10/2023

GUTU WEST CONSTITUENCY BY ELECTIONS.

Tommorow, 21 October 2023, ZANU PF Party is going to launch the Gutu West Constituency by-elections campaign at Chivake Primary School.

28/09/2023

PROCLAMATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT E.D MNANGAGWA... 🇿🇼✍️

“NOW, THEREFORE, under and by virtue of the powers vested in me as aforesaid, I do, by this my Proclamation, fIX -
the New Parliament Building, M Hampden, as the place in which the First Session of the Tenth Parliament of Zimbabwe shall be held:
twelve o'clock noon on Tuesday, the 3rd
October, 2023, as the time and date on which the First Session of the Tenth
Parliament shall begin.

Given under my hand and the Public Seal of Zimbabwe at Harare this 27th day of September in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty-three.” Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa

27/09/2023

IN... 🇿🇼✍️

Harare:- His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has made senior appointments to the Government. The appointments are with immediate effect.

📌 Dr Jorum McDonald Gumbo has been appointed Special Advisor to the President and Cabinet responsible for Monitoring Implementation of Government Programs

📌 Dr A Mahomva has been appointed Public Health Advisor to the President and Cabinet

📌 Mr Mike Madiro has been appointed Chairman of the National Railways of Zimbabwe

📌 Mrs Virginia Mabhiza has been appointed Attorney General with effect from 1st November 2023

27/09/2023

ESWATINI REJECTS MUMBA'S APPOINTMENT AS SADC OBSERVER

In a surprising turn of events, Eswatini has voiced strong reservations against Dr Nevers Mumba's appointment as the Head of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observer Mission for that nation's forthcoming elections scheduled for 29 September 2023.

A credible source informed our publication that the initial appointment of Dr Mumba was made by Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema.

President Hichilema who is presently serving as the Chair of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, however, was compelled to reverse this decision due to mounting concerns from the people of Eswatini.

According to the source, the objection stems from Mumba's recent involvement in Zimbabwe's elections held last month. His credibility as an impartial observer came under scrutiny after he delivered a contentious election report.

The source said that there were growing apprehensions within Eswatini that Mumba might compromise their electoral process similarly, endangering the democratic foundation of the nation.

The source revealed, "The people of Eswatini are fiercely protective of their democratic rights. They believed Mumba's appointment could potentially jeopardize the integrity of their election, given the controversies surrounding his recent report in Zimbabwe."

Responding to these concerns, President Hichilema was quick to act and promptly replaced Mumba with Enock Kavindele, former Vice President of Zambia.

The SADC Secretariat verified this change in leadership for the observer mission by announcing on their X (formerly Twitter) page, that, ", Chair of Organ on Politics, Defence & Security Cooperation appoints H.E Enock P. Kavindele, Former Vice President of the Republic of Zambia as Head of SADC Electoral Observation Mission to the 2023 General elections in ."

In a surprising turn of events, Eswatini has voiced strong reservations against Dr Nevers Mumba's appointment as the Head of Southern African Developm...

19/09/2023

PRESIDENT ED MNANGAGWA LEFT FOR NEW YORK... 🇿🇼✍️

His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa last night left for New York, USA to attend the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly ( ). The Session is running under the theme, ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all’.

16/09/2023

JUST IN… 🇿🇼✍️

President Mnangagwa Appoints Another Chunk of Deputy Ministers

By Takasununguka Ziki

In a move aimed at strengthening and enhancing the efficiency of the Zimbabwean government, His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed another batch of deputy ministers to oversee key sectors of the economy and society. The appointment of these individuals is in accordance with Subsection 2 of Section 104 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which grants the President the power to select deputy ministers.

▪️One of the appointed deputy ministers is Hon. Polite Kambamura, who will be Deputy Minister of the Mines and Mining Development portfolio. This appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective in the mining sector, one of the country's critical industries, as the government continues its efforts to harness the potential of natural resources for economic growth and development.

▪️Another important appointment is that of Hon. Chido Sanyatwe, who will be Deputy Minister for Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage. With this appointment, the government aims to promote a safer and more secure environment for all citizens, while also recognizing the importance of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Zimbabwe.

▪️Lastly, Hon. Roy Bhila has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce. This appointment comes at a crucial time when the government is striving to boost industrial growth and create a favorable business environment, ultimately fostering economic prosperity and attracting investment to the country.

▪️These appointments are a testament to the government's commitment to addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by different sectors. The deputy ministers will work in collaboration with their respective ministries to develop and implement strategies that will contribute to the progress and development of Zimbabwe as a whole.

▪️These appointments of the three deputy ministers by His Excellency the President reflects the government's dedication to effectively govern and advance various sectors of the Zimbabwean society. These appointments bring renewed hope and optimism for the future growth and prosperity of the nation.
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Advancing a Patriotic State of Mind
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16/09/2023

PRESIDENT ED MNANGAGWA NARRATES HIS LIFE HISTORY AT HIS 81TH BIRTHDAY... 🇿🇼✍️

Yesterday on the occasion of his 81st birthday celebrations at state house, His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa spoke about his life.

▪️Here is a man who was born some 81 years ago in Zvishavane to peasant farmers Mafidi Mnangagwa and Mhurai. Mafidi the father was a son to Mubengo / Kushanduka a fighter who served under the Mzilikhazi regiment.

▪️The grandfather Mubengo gave his grandson a Ndebele name Nhlupeko which the father changed to vernecular and named him Dambudzo. According to President ED Mnangagwa’s narration he named himself Emmerson after he read a book with a character Emmerson. While at Hodgson college in Zambia, he was involved in student politics and was a member of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) Youth league structures as early as 1959.

▪️Together with fellow youth members they protested against colonial administration and were expelled from school. He worked at the UNIP Headquarters in Zambia Lusaka where Zimbabwe nationalists frequented. Since he was the only UNIP member who could speak shona, chichewa and english he became a go between ZAPU officials from Zimbabwe and UNIP officials. One of ZAPU leaders whom he interfaced with was the late Willie Musarurwa who recruited the then young ED to join ZAPU.

▪️ZAPU organised military training for the new recruits briefly at Iringa in Tanzania and Egypt. While in Egypt, back home in Zimbabwe there were contradictions in the nationalist ZAPU resulting in the formation of splinter group under the leadership of Reverend Ndabaningi Sithole. The group of students in Egypt also split into two groups with some supporting the leadership of Dr Nkomo and the other group fully supporting the new splinter group. President ED supported the newly formed ZANU.

▪️They returned from Egypt and proceeded for another military training in China under ZANU. On their return they were deployed in different areas of Rhodesia to conduct sabotage missions against the racist colonial administration. Unfortunately President ED was betrayed by some of his colleagues and escaped death sentence due to young age. Instead he was sentenced to 10 years in prison as a D class.

▪️He utilised his time in prison to further his studies through distance learning. He served at khami prison in solitary confinement. Upon his release he went to independent Zambia where he stayed with the Cde Tongogara and eventually ended up in Mozambique where he was elected Special Assistant and to the late RG Mugabe.He was also responsible for Intelligence and Security.

▪️Post Independence, he occupied many positions in government from State Security, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Acting Minister of Finance, Speaker of Parliament, Rural, Housing and Social Ammenities, Defence, Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

▪️Here is a veteran of Zimbabwe's politics, a master of statecraft, a polished leader. With this history, it will be foolhardy for anyone to underestimate this grandmaster of Zimbabwe's politics. Those who want to lead should take a que from this decorated veteran who started his political journey in 1959 and only became President decades later.

Long live Cde President! We remain inspired!

14/09/2023

DID YOU KNOW THAT... 🇿🇼✍️

President Kenneth Kaunda once described Hakainde Hichilema as the only person who had potential to divide one Zambia. Little did he know that the man also had potential to divide the region. KK, the first Zambian President, must be turning in his grave!

09/09/2023

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES

Excellency,
I wish to congratulate you on your re-election as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

I look forward to the continued cooperation between Zimbabwe and the United Nations in the ongoing implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022-2026 in order to accelerate development and ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth, gender equality, human rights and climate action in Zimbabwe.

I take this opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of Zimbabwe to advance the political participation of women and to encourage you to promote gender parity in Cabinet and senior appointments.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

8 September 2023

His Excellency
Mr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Harare

António Guterres

05/09/2023

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT TO BE SWORN IN ON 7 SEPTEMBER 2023.. 🇿🇼✍️

Swearing in of Members of Parliament has been gazetted for Thursday the 7th of September 2023!

04/09/2023

BEHOLD... 🇿🇼✍️

The National Sports Stadium was neck full with people from across the nation, the region and the world at large who came to witness the Inauguration of President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa after his resounding re-election in the just ended 2023 Harmonised General Elections!

04/09/2023

ITS DONE!!! 🇿🇼✍️

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE!

31/08/2023

ZYGYDF Legal Department Speaks....

Article 2 (1) of the UN Charter, Article 3 (b) of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, Article 4 (a) of the SADC treaty recognize the principle of sovereignty of nations. Sovereignty of nations is the bedrock of international relations. This principle provides that countries get to control what happens inside their borders and can’t interfere which what happens elsewhere.

In light of this internationally recognized principle, it is important to note that the harmonized elections in Zimbabwe are a domestic process established in terms of our law. The human right to vote is provided for in terms of section 67 of the Constitution. Chapter 7 of the constitution is further dedicated to elections and its processes. The Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13] establishes the administrative bodies and procedures for elections. These laws that provide for elections are domestic laws that are interpreted by our domestic courts. It therefore follows that anyone with grievances relating to breach must approach the courts for redress. Domestic laws must be interpreted by domestic courts and such domestic remedies are final.

Invitation of SADC to observe elections was done in terms of the SADC principles and guidelines Governing Democratic elections. The SADC through the SEAC division certified that pre-election period was within the SADC standards. Any other comments on the pre-election period after the SEAC report are an afterthought. The invitation of international community is not a waiver of the right to being a sovereign nation but a way to promote transparency of the process. The international community can not interfere with internal processes. It offers recommendations that are not legally binding.

The declaration of the result of Presidential election in terms of section 110 (3) (1) (ii) of the Act gives rise to the presumption of validity of an election result. An election is presumed to have been regularly conducted. In terms of section 93 of the constitution, an aggrieved party can challenge the election through a petition or an application to the Constitutional Court. The burden of proof of allegations of invalidity or irregularity lies with the aggrieved.

It is a settled position of law that he who alleges must prove. In the previous election challenge in Chamisa v Mnangagwa and Ors CCZ 21/19 Chamisa lost the suit because he failed to show that there were irregularities and further that if there were irregularities, such irregularities were of such a nature and effect that they were substantially undermined the electoral process thereby disabling the commission from delivering a free and fair and credible Presidential election. A precedence was set and apparently Chamisa is disputing the election on the same grounds as last time. If the script remains the same as in 2018, he is bound to lose.

The general rule is that an election is not declared invalid by reason of any act or omission by returning officer or any other person in breach of his or official duty in connection with the election. The court must however be satisfied that the election was conducted in terms of the law governing elections and that the act or omission did not affect the result.

The exception to the general rule is that a court will declare an election void where it is satisfied from evidence provided by the aggrieved party that the legal trespasses are of such magnitude that they have resulted in substantial non-compliance with the existing electoral laws as at the day of polling not what the laws should have been. Any challenge must show breach of present laws.

In terms of s 64(1) of the Act, after counting of ballot papers is conducted, the presiding officer at a polling station shall without delay, in the presence of such candidates and their election agents as are present, record on the polling station return (the V11 Form) the votes obtained by each candidate and the number of rejected ballot papers in such a manner that the results of the count for each ballot box are shown on the return.

The presiding officer is obliged to display the completed polling station return to those present and to afford each candidate or his or her election agent the opportunity to subscribe their signatures thereto. He or she must provide each candidate or his or her election agent with a copy of the completed polling station return.

If the above provision of law is applied to the facts, it becomes apparent that if CCC had polling agents across the country, such V11 must be signed by their agents and they must have a copy similar to that of ZEC. However, CCC was appealing to the public to take pictures of V11s displayed at polling stations. There would be no reason to ask the public for help if they had polling agents in all the polling stations. V11’s are some of the proof required in the challenge of a Presidential result, which without one can not be successful.

In conclusion it is clear that;

(a) Elections are a domestic process and have domestic remedies. The international community can not declare the election invalid.

(b) The election must be declared void by our courts before any fresh election. An election can only be declared invalid if there is evidence of legal breaches that go to the root of the election after proof to such allegations has been provided. Without cogent proof as apparent in the case of Chamisa in 2023, approaching the courts is a futile exercise.

(c) The courts follow the reasoning in the previous decisions if premised on the similar facts in a doctrine called stare decisis. The same grounds in 2018 suit are fundamentally the same being relied upon in challenging the present election.

From ZYGYDF Legal and Compliance office

30/08/2023

WE ARE HERE NOW... 🔥🇿🇼✍️

IT is hereby notified, in terms of section 110(3)(j) of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13], that Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa of ZANU (PF) Party has, with effect from the 26th of August, 2023, been duly elected as the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
30-8-2023.

29/08/2023

NO SINGLE IOTA OF EVIDENCE TO PROVE THEIR ALLEGATIONS!🇿🇼✍️

"Why are elected Citizen Coalition For Change CCC MPs already celebrating their win if their leader says the process was flawed and he rejects the results" - ZANU PF Party Director of Information Farai Dustee Marapira.

28/08/2023

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has provided Presidential votes per each constituency!

28/08/2023

JUST IN 🇿🇼✍️

In response to the controversies created by the SEOM with regards to the Zimbabwe election, SADC will send a Panel of Elders led by the Former President of Tanzania HE Jakaya Kikwete. They arrive tomorrow. The PoE will be assisted by members of the SEOM excluding Dr Mumba.

28/08/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! 🇿🇼✍️

27/08/2023

NOW THEREFORE.... 🇿🇼✍️

"That which unites us is much greater than that which could ever divide us. I call on us all to return to work, with a greater sense of purpose of production and productivity across all sectors.”

Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
President-Elect
Republic of Zimbabwe

27/08/2023

PRESIDENT - ELECT CDE ED MNANGAGWA SPEAKS 🇿🇼✍️

27/08/2023

PRESIDENT ED MNANGAGWA DECLARED WINNER! 🇿🇼✍️

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of the 2023 Harmonised General Elections! President ED Mnangagwa of ZANU PF Party polled 2 350 711 votes against Nelson Chamisa of Citizen Coalition For Change CCC who got 1 967 343 votes.

CONGRATULATIONS CDE PRESIDENT!!!!

24/08/2023

CONCLUSION ON HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PREDICTIONS!

We predict that ZANU PF Party will maintain it's 2/3 majority, bagging 146 seats with ease, Citizen Coalition For Change CCC to cling 34 seats and then 30 seats may go either way, with a slight room for Independent candidates.

24/08/2023

PRELIMINARY RESULTS SOR FAR! 🇿🇼✍️

24/08/2023

JUST IN.... 🇿🇼✍️

ZANU PF Party has bagged Hunyani in Harare Metropolitan Province.

Hunyani is a new constituency established during the last delimitation exercise from Harare South.

24/08/2023

ELECTION PROJECTIONS SO FAR :

Mbare,Epworth South, Gokwe Kana,Nyanga North ,Nyanga South have been won by ZANU PF Party whilst Norton ,Mabvuku-Tafara have been won by Citizen Coalition For Change CCC

ELECTION PROJECTIONS SO FAR : Mbare ,Epworth South, Gokwe Kana,Nyanga North ,Nyanga South have been won by whilst Norton ,Mabvuku-Tafara have been won by .

23/08/2023

PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA has extended voting to tomorrow for the affected polling stations to afford everyone the chance to cast their vote!

23/08/2023

23/08/2023

PRESS RELEASE BY ZEC ON THE OPENING OF POLLING STATIONS STATUS.